Welcome to bionaradesign.
This is the online home of London-based web developer Ben Fox. Ben specialises in front end development xhtml, css, javascript, JQuery, Flash (mostly Actionscript 3 these days).
Keep posted for more info, or have a look around the site!
Work: BreakOut3d.
This is just the results of a quick play around with PaperVision3d & Flash. Click the game, then use Space to start and the arrow keys to move.
Even though it's unfinished, it is a quick demo of the possibilities!
Work, Skills & Experience.
This page shows my skills and a couple of work demos. Work demos range from full websites through to quick tests and play arounds (usually Flash-based!).
Experience
- January 2008 - present: Glasses Direct, London (website) | Front End Developer.
- January 2007 - December 2007: Save9, N.Yorks | Lead Web Deisgner/Developer
- October 2006 - December 2006: Emeeting Ltd | Design & Technical Support Analyst
Key skills
- Flash Actionscript 3, Flash with XML/Database interaction, Flash with mp3/video interaction. Actionscript 2&1, and Timeline/design.
- Flash Papervision3d
- XHTML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX
- PHP, ASP, Smarty
- MYSQL, MS Access Databasing; SQL retrieval
- eCommerce & Content Management Systems
- Object Oriented Design, Object Orientated programming
Qualifications:
- September 2003 - July 2006: University of Hull | 2:1 Classification in BSc Internet Computing
- A Levels: A Levels in I.T., Media, Law; AS Level in Biology
- GSCE: 11 Qualifications A-C
For a detailled view of skills and experience, please view my CV.
Work examples
Below are a number of work examples
The Cherry Brush.
Description:
The site presents and sells a wide range of Oriental artwork, scrolls, brush paintings and wall hangings.
A fully-functioning e-commerce platform with a custom built back-end and admin area. Also has a custom built 'virtual wall', which allows visitors to upload an image of their room in order to virtually try out paintings.
Skills:
Web design, html, css, flash, javascript (JQuery)
Glasses Direct.
Description:
Ecommerce site handling all aspects of selecting and purchasing glasses online. An extremely fascinating and fast moving company.
Skills:
Role: Front end developer. html, css, flash, javascript (JQuery), smarty
Retro Invasion (Glasses Direct).
glassesdirect.co.uk/retroinvasion/
Description:
A bespoke viral game used to promote the launch of a new retro range of glasses. Includes a leader scoreboard - have a play yourself!
Skills:
Role:flash, php/mysql (scoreboard database)
Beat the Street (Glasses Direct).
glassesdirect.co.uk/beatthestreet/
Description:
A bespoke viral marketing campaign to illustrate competitive prices. Everything -images, names, prices etc - driven by XML file, so very quick easy to update!
Skills:
flash AS3 with XML back-end
Pangda.
Description:
More of a test of flash ideas than anything else - it started out as simple bouncing ball physics, and evolved into a spoof of the arcade classic PANG..
Skills:
Role:flash - programming and artwork
BreakOut3d.
Description:
A quick play around with flash AS3/papervision 3d. Here's a basic vesion of the classic breakout - in 3d!
Skills:
Role:flash AS3, papervision 3d
NYnet.
Description:
High speed broadband for North Yorkshire.
Initial concept and design, plus html/css/flash development. Work done under an old amployee/company.
Skills:
Web design& concept, html, css, flash, 3d animation
Mind Your Street.
Description:
Online crime reporting maps.
Skills:
Web design, html, css
IllPod.
Description:
The online hospital for sick and broken iPods.
A fully-functioning e-commerce platform with a custom built back-end order system.
Skills:
Web design, html, css, flash
North East Surf.
Description:
The hub for all North East Surf news and info.
Includes a cool database-driven flash photo gallery, along with a quick flash game. Has a bespoke content management system (CMS).
Skills:
Web design, html, css, flash
Blog&Tutorials.
Blog and tutorials (mostly FlashAs3/papervision) coming soon!
Welcome to bionara.
This is the online home of London-based web developer Ben Fox. Ben specialises in front end development xhtml, css, javascript, JQuery, Flash (mostly Actionscript 3 these days). Ben is alos dabbling with Papervision 3d - the ultimate 3d tool for Flash development.
To find out more about Ben, click here.
To view My blog, including tutorials and so on, please visit the blog page.
Blog posts
Contact Ben.
Get in touch with me via ben@bionaradesign.co.uk. cheers!